Lawsuit: Gay Activists Want Military to Offer Same-Sex Spousal Benefits

A homosexual activist group will be filing a lawsuit this month on behalf of gay, lesbian and bisexual military service members in legal same-sex marriages who want spousal benefits for their partners.

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Former British colonies may nix homosexuality bans in effort to battle high HIV rates


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Of those countries attending, 42 still outlaw homosexuality,

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Leaders of former British Empire countries that continue to outlaw homosexuality will be asked next week to reverse their bans in a bid to reduce their disproportionately high HIV infection rates, an official said Tuesday.

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Homosexuality Gaining Wider Acceptance in the U.S.

Younger generations are leading the way toward greater tolerance and social acceptance of gays and lesbians in the United States, according to new research.
While the nation remains deeply divided on gay marriage, the vast majority of Americans support basic civil liberties and freedom of expression for homosexual people.

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Graduate Student’s Lawsuit Against College Pits School Policy Vs. Religious Beliefs


In July, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit of Julea Ward, seen here, against Eastern Michigan University (EMU) after the school successfully contended she violated school policy and the American Counseling Association’s code of ethics, which forbids counselors from discrimination in clinical practice.

An attorney for a graduate student claiming she was wrongfully dismissed from her counseling job at a Michigan college because she refused to work with gay and bisexual clients argued in federal court Tuesday that his client was discriminated against because of her religious beliefs — while the school insists her actions violated school policy.

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U.S. military chaplains free to perform same-sex marriages

Washington – U.S. military chaplains are authorized to perform same-sex marriages in jurisdictions that recognize such unions, the Pentagon said Friday.

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Obama: Commander in chief must back gay troops


President Barack Obama delivers his remarks at the Human Rights Campaign’s 15th annual national dinner in Washington Oct. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama sharply rebuked his Republican rivals Saturday, saying anyone who wants to be commander in chief must support the entire U.S. military, including gay service members.

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‘L Word’ Actress Leisha Hailey Tweets She Was Kicked Off Southwest Airlines Flight After Kissing Girlfriend

“Flt. attendant said that it was a ‘family’ airline and kissing was not ok,” she wrote.

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Number of poor hit record 46 million in 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans living below the poverty line rose to a record 46 million last year, the government said on Tuesday, underscoring the challenges facing President Barack Obama and Congress as they try to tackle high unemployment and a moribund economy.

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GOP State Legislator: Homosexuality More Dangerous Than Terrorism

Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern (R-84) recently defended remarks she made in 2008 that homosexuality was a bigger threat than terrorism or Islam…by explaining that homosexuality is more dangerous than terrorist attacks. While Kern’s explanation is even more outrageous than her original remarks, it does have one thing going for it. It’s the perfect basis for the next Republican debate “show of hands” question.

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One and done


Jessica Moore and her six children were sent packing when the Chicago Housing Authority evicted the entire household based on her boyfriend’s arrest for a $12 bag of marijuana. Photo by Jason Reblando.

If a CHA resident is arrested one time, the tenant is sent to eviction court. But a Chicago Reporter analysis found that the policy separates families and ousts some who were never convicted of breaking the law.

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